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October 29, 2000, 09:39 PM
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Given the minimum carry caliber of a .38, of these guns, which one would you carry for LE work? Hopefully this thread will make up my mind when the time finally comes. I can shoot the mentioned guns comfortably.
1. 1911-various makers 2. Glock 22 3. Sig P229 .40 4. Sig P226 9mm 5. Sig P220 6. HK USP 40c or 45c |
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October 29, 2000, 09:43 PM
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Sig 229, 155 gr. Silvertips. Good combo
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October 29, 2000, 09:51 PM
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Sig 220
Sig 226 Sig 229 Those are the only ones I would choose from your list. I don't like the Glocks, I don't like cocked & locked handguns for carry, and I don't like the USPs. ------------------ Smith & Wesson is dead to me. If you want a Smith & Wesson, buy USED! |
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October 29, 2000, 10:01 PM
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My first choice would be a dependable 1911...........barring that.........sig and HK both make great guns..........bigger caliber the better.
------------------ "Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering" Yoda |
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October 29, 2000, 10:20 PM
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Given the fact that most departments are not favorable of thier officers carrying cocked and locked, I would go with either the Sig 229 or the Glock 22.
Between the two I'd give a slight edge to the Glock because of weight and sight radius. While the 229 is more compact, it still weighs 7 ounces more than the Glock 22. LEO's are already weighed down with all the other accessories normally carried on a duty rig. The savings in weight I feel would be the deciding factor for comfort while carrying on duty. Hope this helps, Rick  [This message has been edited by Bandit (edited October 30, 2000).] |
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October 29, 2000, 10:20 PM
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If the agency will allow it (and they have the deciding vote, by the way), I'd go for a 1911. Caliber choice would be .45 ACP, .40 S&W, or Super 38, in that order.
Second choice is the USP in 45 or 40. ------------------ Archie |
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October 29, 2000, 10:29 PM
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Given the fact that most departments are not favorable of thier officers carrying cocked and locked, I would go with either the Sig 229 or the Glock 22.
Between the two I'd give a slight edge to the Glock because of weight and sight radius. While the 229 is more compact, it still weighs 7 ounces more than the Glock 22. LEO's are already weighed down with all the other accessories normally carried on a duty rig. The savings in weight I feel would be the deciding factor for comfort while carrying on duty. Hope this helps, Rick [This message has been edited by Bandit (edited October 30, 2000).] |
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October 29, 2000, 10:38 PM
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Given the fact that most departments are not favorable of thier officers carrying cocked and locked, I would go with either the Sig 229 or the Glock 22.
Between the two I'd give a slight edge to the Glock because of weight and sight radius. While the 229 is more compact, it still weighs 7 ounces more than the Glock 22. LEO's are already weighed down with all the other accessories normally carried on a duty rig. The savings in weight I feel would be the deciding factor for comfort while carrying on duty. Hope this helps, Rick [This message has been edited by Bandit (edited October 30, 2000).] |
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October 29, 2000, 10:44 PM
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Given the fact that most departments are not favorable of thier officers carrying cocked and locked, I would go with either the Sig 229 or the Glock 22.
Between the two I'd give a slight edge to the Glock because of weight and sight radius. While the 229 is more compact, it still weighs 7 ounces more than the Glock 22. LEO's are already weighed down with all the other accessories normally carried on a duty rig. The savings in weight I feel would be the deciding factor for comfort while carrying on duty. Hope this helps, Rick [This message has been edited by Bandit (edited October 30, 2000).] |
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October 29, 2000, 10:57 PM
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Given the fact that most departments are not favorable of thier officers carrying cocked and locked, I would go with either the Sig 229 or the Glock 22.
Between the two I'd give a slight edge to the Glock because of weight and sight radius. While the 229 is more compact, it still weighs 7 ounces more than the Glock 22. LEO's are already weighed down with all the other accessories normally carried on a duty rig. The savings in weight I feel would be the deciding factor for comfort while carrying on duty. Hope this helps, Rick [This message has been edited by Bandit (edited October 30, 2000).] |
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October 29, 2000, 11:15 PM
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Given the fact that most departments are not favorable of thier officers carrying cocked and locked, I would go with either the Sig 229 or the Glock 22.
Between the two I'd give a slight edge to the Glock because of weight and sight radius. While the 229 is more compact, it still weighs 7 ounces more than the Glock 22. LEO's are already weighed down with all the other accessories normally carried on a duty rig. The savings in weight I feel would be the deciding factor for comfort while carrying on duty. Hope this helps, Rick [This message has been edited by Bandit (edited October 30, 2000).] |
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October 29, 2000, 11:23 PM
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Given the fact that most departments are not favorable of thier officers carrying cocked and locked, I would go with either the Sig 229 or the Glock 22.
Between the two I'd give a slight edge to the Glock because of weight and sight radius. While the 229 is more compact, it still weighs 7 ounces more than the Glock 22. LEO's are already weighed down with all the other accessories normally carried on a duty rig. The savings in weight I feel would be the deciding factor for comfort while carrying on duty. Hope this helps, Rick [This message has been edited by Bandit (edited October 30, 2000).] |
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October 29, 2000, 11:40 PM
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Given the fact that most departments are not favorable of thier officers carrying cocked and locked, I would go with either the Sig 229 or the Glock 22.
Between the two I'd give a slight edge to the Glock because of weight and sight radius. While the 229 is more compact, it still weighs 7 ounces more than the Glock 22. LEO's are already weighed down with all the other accessories normally carried on a duty rig. The savings in weight I feel would be the deciding factor for comfort while carrying on duty. Hope this helps, Rick [This message has been edited by Bandit (edited October 30, 2000).] |
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October 30, 2000, 12:23 AM
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Given the fact that most departments are not favorable of thier officers carrying cocked and locked, I would go with either the Sig 229 or the Glock 22.
Between the two I'd give a slight edge to the Glock because of weight and sight radius. While the 229 is more compact, it still weighs 7 ounces more than the Glock 22. LEO's are already weighed down with all the other accessories normally carried on a duty rig. The savings in weight I feel would be the deciding factor for comfort while carrying on duty. Hope this helps, Rick [This message has been edited by Bandit (edited October 30, 2000).] |
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October 30, 2000, 01:03 AM
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Given the fact that most departments are not favorable of thier officers carrying cocked and locked, I would go with either the Sig 229 or the Glock 22.
Between the two I'd give a slight edge to the Glock because of weight and sight radius. While the 229 is more compact, it still weighs 7 ounces more than the Glock 22. LEO's are already weighed down with all the other accessories normally carried on a duty rig. The savings in weight I feel would be the deciding factor for comfort while carrying on duty. Hope this helps, Rick [This message has been edited by Bandit (edited October 30, 2000).] |
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October 30, 2000, 02:10 AM
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Given the fact that most departments are not favorable of thier officers carrying cocked and locked, I would go with either the Sig 229 or the Glock 22.
Between the two I'd give a slight edge to the Glock because of weight and sight radius. While the 229 is more compact, it still weighs 7 ounces more than the Glock 22. LEO's are already weighed down with all the other accessories normally carried on a duty rig. The savings in weight I feel would be the deciding factor for comfort while carrying on duty. Hope this helps, Rick [This message has been edited by Bandit (edited October 30, 2000).] |
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October 30, 2000, 03:16 AM
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Given the fact that most departments are not favorable of thier officers carrying cocked and locked, I would go with either the Sig 229 or the Glock 22.
Between the two I'd give a slight edge to the Glock because of weight and sight radius. While the 229 is more compact, it still weighs 7 ounces more than the Glock 22. LEO's are already weighed down with all the other accessories normally carried on a duty rig. The savings in weight I feel would be the deciding factor for comfort while carrying on duty. Hope this helps, Rick [This message has been edited by Bandit (edited October 30, 2000).] |
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October 30, 2000, 03:19 AM
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WHOAH!! What happened with my post? If I was able to delete the multiple posts I would. I don't know what happend here.
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October 30, 2000, 06:49 AM
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Sig 229 or 226
Glock 22 |
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October 30, 2000, 08:26 AM
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Bandit, Man...you have a strong opinion on this subject.
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October 30, 2000, 08:28 AM
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It's a matter of taste, but I'd vote the SIG 229 in .40.
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October 30, 2000, 08:52 AM
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Greetings; Here are my three choice's:
#1-Sig P220A .45 #2-Sig P226 9m/m #3-Sig P228 9m/m Honorable Mention- Sig P229 .357/.40 I'm sure one of these world famous firearms will suit your fancy!!!  Best Wishes, Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member |
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October 30, 2000, 10:06 AM
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1. Glock 22
2. USP's 3. SIG Mike |
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October 30, 2000, 10:25 AM
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Bandit really wanted to get his point across.
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October 30, 2000, 10:47 AM
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LOL I guess I really did!!
Honestly, I had a network burp around the time I posted the spelling corrections I always seem to end up doing. When I revisited the thread after seeing it had over 17 replies at the time I was suprised to see most of them were from ME!!  In times like these I wish they would allow us to delete our own posts.. Sure is embaraskin' <== my best popeye impersonation Rick  The "Incognito Bandit" at work |
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